No-Bean Chili

Perfect for anyone who wants chili but isn't a fan of beans or chunky vegetables, this chili without beans comes to the rescue.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 331 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 cube beef bouillon
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
• 1 tablespoon bacon grease
• 1 tablespoon ground paprika
• 8 cloves garlic, or to taste
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1.5 pounds ground beef, preferably chuck
• 0.5 medium white onion, minced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat bacon grease in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot pot until almost browned, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add garlic, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomato puree, water, tomato paste, sugar, and bouillon cube. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 60 minutes.